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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

For the inevitable questions that arise concerning student life at Lee, the following has been prepared for your convenience. Each link below leads to a section with information that you may find helpful.

The Center for Calling and Career is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. We are closed for chapel on Tuesday & Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and lunch daily from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

You do not need an appointment to change a major, ask a question, or pick up resources. Just stop by during office hours at any time.

If you would like to talk with a career counselor and/or SVA, please contact us at (423) 614-8630 to make an appointment. Appointments may need to be scheduled one day in advance. This allows students to take assessments before the appointment if necessary. However, drop-ins are served as available.

Strength Vocational Advisors (SVAs) are Lee faculty from the various academic disciplines who are prepared to listen, question, encourage and guide you in a discovery of your strengths and calling. These advisors are especially helpful if you are choosing a major, or if you need ideas for linking your strengths to your academic life and career choices.

You can start by checking our website for off-campus work, AIM Career Link, in addition to other links and information provided for the job search. Then, stop by the Center for Calling and Career to explore our Career Resource Library and speak with a staff member to help you customize your job search.

We provide feedback on résumés and cover letters. Bring a copy to the Center and make an appointment for at least one day in advance to go over your work with a career counselor to receive feedback and advice.

Yes. The Center for Calling and Career has partnered with the office of Alumni Relations to provide helpful resources to guide you through the process of the career search or career transition. Lee University is committed to assisting our graduates with their career development processes. The Center for Calling and Career can assist you at both the beginning of your career journey and when you are at a career crossroad. For Lee graduates, the Center can provide most resources for free to you up to six months after you graduate. Then, you will be charged for some services based on our alumni fees.

Student Spotlight

KALEY WINGO

Kaley Wingo knew Lee was the place for her while attending Frontline her senior year of high school. Now in her senior year at Lee, Kaley is active in campus life. She is a member of Phi Eta Sigma honors society, was in Choral Union for five semesters, Ladies of Lee for four semesters, and is in her second semester in Chorale. She is also serving her second year as president of the American Choral Directors Association student chapter. This year Kaley will join Kappa Delta Pi, an international Education Honor Society.

“Lee has taught me how to use my talents and gifts for the glory of God instead of myself,” said Kaley. “Hopefully I can impact my future students as much as my professors at Lee have impacted me.”

While in Ladies of Lee, Kaley traveled to India and served with Rahab’s Rope, an organization that helps women in India avoid, escape, and recover from sex trafficking. When Kaley returned to her hometown of Dacula, Georgia, she continued her service with Rahab’s Rope by working in their distribution center in Gainesville.

Kaley, along with her husband, Alex Wingo, intern at Broad Street United Methodist Church, where they teach music to children. After graduation, Kaley plans to audition for different graduate programs and teach in a low-income school.

Academics

The Academic Sector is made up of six colleges and schools: the College
of Arts & Sciences, the Helen DeVos College of Education, the School of Business, the
School of Music, the School of Religion, and the School of Nursing.